2025-2026 Ellis Kanso 106

Ski: 2025-2026 Ellis Kanso 106, 186 cm

Available Lengths: 174, 180, 186 cm

Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 184.7 cm

Stated Weight per Ski (186 cm): 2050 grams

Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (186 cm): 2026 & 2054 grams

Stated Dimensions: 136-106-126 mm

Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 136-106.5-126.5 mm

Stated Sidecut Radius (186 cm): 19.5 meters

Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 62.5 mm / 52 mm

Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 4.5 mm

Core Materials: poplar + poured PU tip & tail inserts + fiberglass binding reinforcement + carbon stringers + fiberglass laminate

Base Material: 1.4 mm 4001 Race Grade Durasurf sintered UHMW

Factory Recommended Mount Point: –6.9 cm from center / 85.4 cm from tai

Blister reviews the Ellis Kanso 106.
Ellis Kanso 106: 25/26 Top Sheet
Review Navigation:  Specs //  First Look //  More Info //  Rocker Pics

[Editor’s Note: Our “First Looks” are our way of getting you information ASAP for some of the products we’re reviewing, including our measured specs and the details from the manufacturer. Once we’ve started testing a given product, we detail our on-snow impressions in our Flash Reviews and our annual Winter Buyer’s Guide. When we’re able to spend extensive time testing a given product, we publish our in-depth Full Reviews and Deep Dive comparisons.]

What Ellis says about the Kanso 106:

“The Kanso 106 - our goldilocks ski - meant to be the most fun and playful everyday charger that won't say no.

A compliant flex that noodles through bumps, a short turn radius for leaving trenches in groomers, and a rocker profile that’ll crush pow, chop, and whatever is in front of you.

Why: The Kanso 106 is the most playful and versatile ski in our lineup. Built to be effortlessly fun anywhere you take it. Whether you’re carving groomers, popping through moguls, slashing wind lips, or hunting stashes… It just works. It’s that rare one-ski quiver that adapts to your style, floats when it’s deep, grips when it’s firm, and always keeps the vibe high. Think less, ski more.

How: We gave the Kanso a full poplar wood core for a lively, energetic feel that stays composed at speed but never feels overly demanding. Polyurethane sidewalls and tip-fill soak up vibration and protect against impact, while the progressive rocker profile keeps the ski playful and intuitive across changing terrain. A softer flex and tighter turn radius make it easy to engage, fast to pivot, and exceedingly capable whether you’re in the trees, on edge, or launching features. And with full-height edges and 4001 sintered bases, it’s built to take a beating and stay fast doing it.

What: This is the ski you grab when you don’t know what the day holds—but know you want to have a damn good time. Playful, powerful, and versatile, the Kanso 106 is ready for anything.

‘Kanso’ is the Japanese principle of simplicity. Stripping away the excess to let what matters shine through. It’s clarity, flow, and effortless performance; just like this ski.”

Flex Pattern

Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Kanso 106:

Tips: 5.5
Shovels: 6-8
In Front of Toe Piece: 8.5-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-8.5
Tails: 8-5.5

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Rocker Pics:

Full Profile
Tip Profile
Tail Profile
Rocker Profile - Decambered
Tip Profile - Decambered
Tail Profile - Decambered
25/26 Top Sheet
Base

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